My friend's uncle is a conveyancer. I am hopeful that I will be offered friends and family pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of costs would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Cleveleys?
You should compare pricing. Make use of our comparison tool on this page. You will notice that fees may vary but service levels do are distinct between law firms as is true with the vast majority of professional services.
About to place an offer on a leasehold flat in Cleveleys. The property agents assure me that it is usual for flats in Cleveleys to have less than 75 years unexpired on the lease. I am obtaining a loan with Chelsea Building Society. Will the property be mortgageable given that the lease has 70 years to go.
Most leasehold conveyancing experts should be able to deal with a lease extension. if you are obtaining a mortgage then your lender may insist that the lease be extended before competition. Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook in relation to minimum unexpired lease terms. As of 9/9/2025 the requirements read as follows :
How does conveyancing in Cleveleys differ for newly converted properties?
Most buyers of new build property in Cleveleys come to us having been asked by the builder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is finished. This is because new home sellers in Cleveleys typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Cleveleys or who has acted in the same development.
Should I be suspicious by brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting an internet conveyancing firm rather than a local Cleveleys conveyancing firm?
As is the case with lots of service providers, often recommendations from connections can be most helpful. Yet there are lots of people with a vested interest in a conveyancing deal; estate agents, mortgage brokers and banks might all recommend solicitors to appoint. Sometimes the lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to select your preferred lawyer. However, bear in mind that the majority of mortgage providers specify a panel list of lawyers you must use for the mortgage aspect of your conveyancing.
We're first time buyers - had an offer accepted, but the agent advised that the vendor will only move forward if we appoint the agent's recommended lawyers as they need a ‘quick sale’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street solicitor used to conveyancing in Cleveleys
We suspect that the seller is unaware of this ultimatum. If they desire ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated purchaser is counter productive. Contact the sellers directly and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are unencumbered (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you are going to use your own,trusted Cleveleys conveyancing firm - rather thanthose that will earn the negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or hit his conveyancing targets pre-set by corporate headquarters.